Management of Food Resources Quiz - CBSE Class 9 Science

Free practice quiz: Management of Food Resources (CBSE Class 9 Science). 20 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

This CBSE Class 9 Science practice quiz has 20 multiple-choice questions on Management of Food Resources, and 20 of them come with an explanation. Try the 5 sample questions below (tap an option to check yourself), then play the full quiz online. No sign-up needed.

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1. What are the main components of sustainable agriculture?

   1. Water usage, crop rotation, and organic farming
   2. Chemical fertilizers, pesticides, and single-crop farming
   3. Using genetically modified seeds only
   4. Increasing land usage continuously
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   Answer: A. Water usage, crop rotation, and organic farming

   Sustainable agriculture focuses on methods that protect the environment, public health, human communities, and animal welfare.

2. Which irrigation method conserves water the most?

   1. Flood irrigation
   2. Drip irrigation
   3. Furrow irrigation
   4. Surface irrigation
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   Answer: B. Drip irrigation

   Drip irrigation delivers water directly to the base of the plant, minimizing evaporation and runoff, thus conserving water.

3. In what way does mulching conserve soil moisture?

   1. Prevents direct evaporation from soil surface
   2. Absorbs excessive water from soil
   3. Increases the soil temperature
   4. Allows water to evaporate quickly
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   Answer: A. Prevents direct evaporation from soil surface

   Mulching involves covering the soil with organic or inorganic materials to reduce evaporation, conserving soil moisture.

4. What is aquaculture?

   1. Cultivation of terrestrial plants
   2. Breeding and rearing of fish and other aquatic organisms
   3. Pest control method
   4. Ancient method of water irrigation
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   Answer: B. Breeding and rearing of fish and other aquatic organisms

   Aquaculture refers to the controlled farming of fish and other aquatic organisms, contributing to food production and resource management.

5. What is meant by vertical farming?

   1. Growing crops on vertically inclined surfaces
   2. Farming using high vertical machinery
   3. Cultivating crops underwater
   4. Growing plants in horizontal rows
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   Answer: A. Growing crops on vertically inclined surfaces

   Vertical farming involves cultivating plant life within vertical layers or on vertically inclined surfaces, often used to save space and resources.

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Answers and explanations are in the full quiz.

1. Which method is NOT a part of integrated pest management?
2. What is the main goal of food resource management?
3. Which practice is used to conserve soil fertility and moisture?
4. What is a major disadvantage of frequent irrigation without proper drainage?
5. How does crop rotation improve soil health?
6. What is a biological control method in pest management?
7. What role do legumes play in crop rotation systems?
8. Why is genetic diversity important in managing food resources?
9. What is organic farming?
10. Why are green manures used in agriculture?
11. What is the role of vermiculture in sustainable agriculture?
12. Which nutrient is most commonly deficient in agricultural soils?
13. What does precision farming focus on?
14. What is the significance of agroforestry in resource management?
15. What is silviculture, and what is its importance?

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